Lakeside Primary Academy vs St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Primary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
543 students
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Lakeside Primary Academy Derby, East Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1385 of 1,516 | #785 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14537 of 15,697 | #9380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 543 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 543 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.lakeside.theharmonytrust.org | www.stjohnfisherderby.srscmat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 16.3).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 48%).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 1%).
- •Lakeside Primary Academy is the larger school with 543 students compared with 179.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeside Primary Academy better than St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (43.6 vs 16.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lakeside Primary Academy and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakeside Primary Academy: 543. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakeside Primary Academy and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Lakeside Primary Academy is 1385th of 1,516 and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is 785th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).